Bronx Youth Journalists Report: What Would You Like to See at the Kingsbridge Armory?

March 22, 2012March 27, 2012 Blog, Business, Housing, Latest, News 2 Comments

Editor’s Note–The following was filed by student reporters in the Bronx Youth Journalism Initiative. They are: Alexa Silver, Claudia Seda, Camryn Clarke, Paige Ruiz, Tatyana Turner, Patience Cournoo, Brittney Williams, Brandon Alleyne, Alexis Butler, Brenda Sichini, Nayeh Yisrael, Kassidy Washington, Terrance Washington, Selena Marte, Ricky Mieses, Celeste Pasian, Jasmin Lino, Andrea Jewth, Kavon Wilson. Today’s […]

Judge Forced to Draft Congressional Redistricting Lines; Kingsbridge and Norwood Would Merge with Manhattan District

March 7, 2012 Blog, Latest, News, Politics 1 Comment

A federal judge released a set of maps on Tuesday proposing to redraw New York State’s Congressional districts, an act required this year to reflect population changes based on the 2010 Census count. If approved, the new lines would have the Bronx represented by four different members of Congress, expanding the northern Manhattan district currently […]

Kingsbridge Armory Open for Business; Hockey Group Emerges

January 30, 2012 Blog, Business, Housing, Latest, News, Politics 2 Comments

Two years after the City Council killed a plan to turn the long-vacant Kingsbridge Armory into a giant shopping mall, the city is once again seeking development proposals for the 600,000-square-foot, castle-like structure.

Bloomberg to Announce New RFP For Kingsbridge Armory

January 11, 2012January 11, 2012 Blog, Business, Latest, News, Politics 2 Comments

In an interview with Crain's NY today, Mayor Bloomberg said the city will issue another request for proposals to redevelop the Kingsbridge Armory with a few new tweaks.

2011 Year in Review: In Kingsbridge Armory Plans, Lots of Ideas, But No Substance

December 29, 2011December 29, 2011 Blog, Business, Latest, News, Politics 1 Comment

Two years after the City Council voted down plans to turn the hulking and empty Kingsbridge Armory into a shopping mall, local groups and elected officials spent much of 2011 pondering what should be done now with the 575,000-square-foot space.

Bedford Park Man Shot in Kingsbridge Heights

December 6, 2011 Blog, Crime, Latest, News

A 21-year-old Bedford Park man is clinging to life today at St. Barnabas Hospital after being shot several times in Kingsbridge Heights.

Kingsbridge Armory at Center of Citywide Living Wage Debate

December 1, 2011December 1, 2011 Blog, Business, Latest, News, Politics

Born out of an argument fought two years ago over a proposed shopping mall at the Kingsbridge Armory, a fierce battle over legislation setting wage requirements at some publicly subsidized developments has come to a head this month.

Group Wants Kingsbridge Armory to be Bicycling Center

November 21, 2011November 21, 2011 Blog, Business, Latest, News

The six-day bicycle race, made popular in Madison Square Garden in the late 1800s but not held in the city for decades, could be coming to the long-vacant Kingsbridge Armory come spring time. If that works out, event organizers say they will push for the Armory to become the permanent home of a regional bicycling center.

Saturday Tour to Explore Rezoning Of Kingsbridge and U-Heights

November 18, 2011 Blog, Latest, News

Community Board 7’s Land Use Committee is hosting a walking tour of several neighborhoods in Kingsbridge Heights and University Heights to assess possible rezoning options. The walk is set to begin 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, in front of the Kingsbridge Armory (West Kingsbridge Road and Davidson Avenue).